Greenwich Youth Football League players, families, friends and cheerleaders came out to celebrate the former president of the Cos Cob Crushers, coach and friend Pat Bria on Sunday with a tailgate and ceremony at Cardinal stadium.
The event marked the one year anniversary of the passing of Bria, a lifelong Greenwich resident who coached the Cos Cob Crushers youth football team for 36years.
Dominic DeLuca, Tony DeLuca, Shari Fuss, Sandra Bria, Kelley DeLuca and Larry DeLuca Jr celebrate with friends and family at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Tabitha Wunderlich
“Pat’s love for football and our youth was bigger than life, and today was a beautiful reminder of the impact he made,” said Kelley DeLuca, Bria’s partner and founder of the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund. “I am beyond grateful for the love and support shown in continuing his legacy.”
The foundation awards an annual scholarship to a graduating High School football player to recognize the dedication, hard work, and positive impact these student-athletes make on their team, their school, and the Greenwich community.
“Pat Bria was more than a devoted friend—he was a true champion of youth sports in our community, especially youth football,” said Kaan Aslansan, GYFL President. “He cared for every child regardless of circumstance, always ensuring they felt supported, included, and valued. The scholarship fund will stand as a lasting legacy of Pat’s generosity, leadership, and profound impact on generations of Greenwich youth.”
For more information and to make a donation visit patbriascholarshipfund.com
Cos Cob Crusher President, Mike Petrone at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Tabitha Wunderlich
Joe Marini, owner, Chicken Joe’s sold candy with Paul Fidun to raise funds for the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund at at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Heather Brown
Matthew Watson, owner, Grigg Street Pizza, with wife Katie and daughter Bryner served brick oven pizzas at at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Heather Brown
Members of Greenwich Fire Department, Station 1 with Cos Cob Crushers at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Heather Brown
GYFL officials Lou DeMaio, John Inesta, Wendell Christian with Scoreboard Operator, Mary Beth Fratello and Crusher Cheer alumni Cali Prisinzano at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Heather Brown
Greenwich Fire Department, Station 1 raises the American flag at the Cos Cob Crusher tailgate honoring Coach Pat Bria. October 19, 2025. Photo: Heather Brown